Winter slaw
Here I am back again! And in the kitchen…in the midst of the Coronavirus panic its critical to keep healthy and boost the immune system. I am still going to […]
Stir-fried courgettes with cumin seeds
Travelling round New Zealand and staying in self catering accommodation I am tempted to cook something light and healthy even if restricted to one induction ring! Last night I remembered […]
Six years cancer-free!
Yes, it’s that time of year again: another trip to the Marsden and a clear chest x-ray. As ever the x-ray is done within 10 minutes of my arrival […]
The benefits of chicken soup (plus garlic and cake!) – it’s official
Thanks Zoe Williams for this vindication of what we all know! And here’s my recipe for chicken soup if you need reminding!
Chicken Massaman curry
This may look like a daunting set of ingredients but its pretty easy once you line them up. Two stages, grind and then fry! I made this for a big […]
Chicken soup – Jewish penicillin
This is the staple for all sickness in any Jewish household. Even if you are not Jewish it is a panacea for all ills. I have never made it before […]
Great news for melanoma patients & immunotherapy research
Half of people diagnosed with advanced melanoma, which once had dismal survival rates, are now living for five years or more when they receive a combination immunotherapy treatment, a study […]
Tomato & chilli jam
This year I grew these hot wax (v hot) chillies from seed and I was determined to make them last through the winter – so chilli jam it is! What […]
Falling apart from top to toe
Ok so this is not an overnight thing. As many of you will know it started almost 6 years ago with my soft tissue sarcoma in my calf, then two […]
Moqueca or Brazilian fish stew
I love this stew which we ate rather a lot of on our recent trip to Brazil. My friend Judy makes a great one which I’ve had on many a […]
healthy living with cancer 